N79448 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79448 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Thomas William B in Converse, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 16, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on October 22, 2013. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79448 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC9E6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79448 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.7645, -86.5195 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79448 was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N79448. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1969
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 16, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 22, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
THOMAS WILLIAM B
Address
3225 RYALS RD
City
CONVERSE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana71419-3464
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52544746
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC9E6

Additional Details

Registration
N79448
Serial Number
17258097
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00295190

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 17:07:26)
Airport
Latitude
30.760803
Longitude
-86.518734

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC